Legislative Watch: Making It Tougher for Neighbors to Challenge Polluters
As the General Assembly begins its turn into the home stretch of the session, multiple threats still face North Carolina’s environment—including the prospect of stacking the deck even higher in favor of polluters over impacted neighbors.
Judicial Watch: States Sue Trump Administration in Support of Energy Efficiency
Last week 11 states, led by California and New York, sued in support of energy efficiency rules adopted under the Obama Administration late last year.
Around the Globe: Climate Scientists Welcome Here
Around the Globe: Climate Scientists Welcome Here Ouch. The new French president, Emmanuel Macron, got in a dig at Trump’s no-nothing climate policies by issuing an invitation to American climate research scientists to move to France. However, the French say he’s not joking. He’s taking advantage of the current U.S. administration’s backwardness in a serious […]
Hotlist 6/13/2017: H581 threatens NC’s scenic beauty
North Carolina lawmakers should vote “No” on House Bill 581, which seeks to deregulate NC zoning law in regard to restrictions on outdoor advertising (aka billboards).
Climate Change Update: States, Cities, Businesses Are Still Committed to Climate Action
In the aftermath of the Trump decision to start withdrawal from the Paris international climate agreement, states, cities, and the private sector are all reconfirming their commitments to climate action.
Campaign Watch: Drawing New Legislative Districts
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees: it’s past time for North Carolina voters to have the chance to choose our legislators in fair and competitive district elections again.
Legislative Watch: House Approves Major Solar Bill
A long behind-the-scenes negotiation process over state renewable energy policy suddenly emerged with major compromise legislation this week. But, not all groups feel good about the bill.
NCLCV’s Statement on House Bill 589, “Competitive Energy Solutions for NC”
NCLCV supports the legislation on its merits but believes lawmakers can and must do more to support renewable energy in the state.
Legislative Watch: House Budget Contains Pros & Cons
The NC House last week approved a version of the biennial budget kinder to the environment than its Senate counterpart—but it could be better.
Judicial Watch: Supremes Order New Review of State Districts
In swift consequence of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week that North Carolina’s Congressional districts map was based on an unconstitutionally race-based gerrymander, that Court has ordered another review of NC’s state legislative districts as well.
